Clarksville, TN weather in March
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Clarksville in March, with highs near 61°F and lows near 38°F. Rain falls on about 12 days.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:19 am / 5:43 pm | 6:36 am / 7:10 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Campbell AAF (12 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 52%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.8 in; a dry March brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 74°F
- Coolest March2013: average high 53°F
- Wettest March1997: 11.0 in
- Driest March2007: 2.2 in
- Highest reading87°F (March 26, 2020)
- Lowest reading3°F (March 6, 2015)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 61°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 38°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 11 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 12.0 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +11°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Birmingham, AL210 mi · high 67°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lexington, KY191 mi · high 56°F · 13 wet days
How Clarksville ranks in March
- Normal high186th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days335th driest of 378
- Comfortable days152nd most of 339
What to pack for Clarksville in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 61°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
Heating and cooling
March has 484 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Clarksville in March?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 3°F (March 6, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Clarksville in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.8 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (11.0 in); the driest was in 2007 (2.2 in).
Does it snow in Clarksville in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.1 in.
Is March a good time to visit Clarksville?
March ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Clarksville (59 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Clarksville Wwtp (USC00401790), 1.8 mi NE of the city center, 402 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Cheatham L&D (USC00401663), 16 mi SSE of the city center, 392 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Ft Campbell AAF (USW00013806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 568 ft (94 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Campbell AAF Airport (746710-13806), 12 mi NW of the city center, 573 ft (99 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.